City Notes From Scranton Chronicle
The fragment outlines a local afternoon event at 7 o clock in Blythe Park Catholic cemetery and notes upcoming meetings of the board of control. It also lists a string of names tied to community and school notices plus social events and December activities in Scranton and nearby towns.
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Bhoard of Control
Katholine Committee
Tome
Serco
Miwon
Cingkes
Philatelphi
Billy Jerome
Byres
Musfe
Jeramne
Tomimv i Hyeun
Kid Meiow
By-Laws Committee Delays Firemen Relief Plan
The by-laws committee failed to meet to draft a firemen relief fund plan using the $20,000 state money. City Solicitor McGinley to craft an ordinance once by-laws from other cities are reviewed, with funds to be allocated for disabled firemen.
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Jecenny
Sethi
Diedues
McGinley
Thiz
Allentown
Morris- Wire
Scranton Association
Metliniey
Reynolds Bros. Big Sale Promotes Fancy Caskets and Gifts
Reynolds Bros. announces a large sale featuring fashionable caskets and discount books, along with slippers and assorted gifts. Open evenings, extra clerks available, located at 5 Drothere Lackawanta Ave. Davidow Pros Waterman fountain pens marketed as gifts.
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Reynolds Bros
Five Brothers
Waterman Fountain Pens
Catalog of household items and utensils for sale
A jumble of miscellaneous goods lists spoons priced at $1.50 and other items such as inkstands kold plated frames and Nut Crackers. Also mentioning fruit knives caffe spoons silverware dressing cases and a Daviton Dross style item with decorative details. Reynolds Droa stationers appears in the garbled text.
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Reynolds
Leather Goods Sale Promises Lowest Prices in City
Davidow Hros advertises Ruby Christmas presents and Leather Goods at Reynolds Brox with citywide selection and claims of the lowest prices. Shoppers urged to visit for deals on gifts.
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Davidow
Reynolds Brox
Tramps Shootings End in Hospital and Jail
Edward Reeves, wounded after a fight with four tramps on the Delaware and Hudson tracks, is hospitalized and unlikely to survive. The assailants were captured by Taylor and nearby officers, then held for assault and attempted murder as Reeves’s condition remains grave. Coroner reports indicate the deceased assailant had eaten little for days and carried a razor necklace. Reeves claims self defense and names Brooklyn links.
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Pittston
Scranton
Aly
Hrankton Shorty
Berance
Brooklyn
Bob
Tim
Bret
Triti Reeves
Triti Reeves Sank Jwek On Lis Wow, ‘the Rest of Hole Tut
Vale Wythe
Lero H
Fearur Wamp
Taylor
Tiie
Potton Vans
Powell
Douse
Emat
Lelia
Reever
Peake Inn
Leat
Rolling
Offeer Dyer
Way
Phitrolman Lowry
Tne Central City
Reeve
Tramp Found Dead at Gypsy Grove Coal Mine
A young tramp who had not eaten for days died at seven yesterday morning near the Gypsy Grove colliery of the Pennsylvania Coal Company. He was found sleeping in a shanty after begging for food, and died shortly after being moved inside by workers. The man’s home is unknown and undertaker W. K. Letchworth prepared the body in Dunre.
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P. Longstreet
Dunmore
Christmay
W. K. Letchworth
Dunrere
Gypsy Grove
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Discharged in Nurder Case After Insufficient Evidence
John Kumar and John Olszewski were discharged after Alderman Millar heard that Chief Robling found the evidence insufficient. The men were taken to the aldermen’s office but not questioned further, and witnesses from Tuesday’s hearing were not called. The reply notes the case may still be pursued and the search for the killer continues.
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John Kumar
John Olszewski
John Prank, Jr
Alderman Millar
Robting
Schwelick
Kumar
Oczewskie
Robling
Millar
Frank
Van Sickle's Violent Death Near Creek
A rugged night near Chart West home ends in tragedy as Van Sickle is found dead. Eyewitnesses report a swift confrontation, fear, and a quick departure toward a nearby river. the body is recovered in a creek the same night. Detectives question locals while the scene is secured for further investigation.
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Charts West
Kedar
Mir van Sickle
Saint Cecelia Pupils Concert at St Thomas College Hall
A Christinan concert for St Cecilia’s pupils occurred at St Thomas College Hall. The event featured performances by choir members and students organized by the teachers and department heads. Juniors conducted drill and others performed in the program as part of the school’s celebration.
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Ceellin
Thomas’ College
Ae Coechia
Ft Ubon
Dmirewentiite Beart
Knights of the Golden Emelle State Convention Plan
The executive committee of the Knights of the Golden Emelle met May plans for the state convention. Subcommittees were appointed to execute work and report to the executive committee. Further committee meetings are scheduled to report on the plan and progress.
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Knights of the Golden Eagle
Knights of the Golden Emele
City penalties on late taxes under 1889 act
The notice states a 7 percent penalty on all continuing unpaid taxes after December 1 1897 with an additional 1 percent monthly penalty thereafter. Unpaid taxes after December 1897 will be turned to collectors as authorized by the May 33 1889 Act. City Treasurer G Boland announces office hours in Hall Washington avenue.
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G. Boland
Hall
Washington Avenue
Elegant Slipper Sale at 4 Brothers
A local ad notes a slipper for 40e offered by Velvet or 4 Brothers with a refined display. The listing highlights a stylish footwear option in a shop window and invites inquiries from shoppers seeking upscale footwear.
Coal Trade Rumor Down in New York
Rumors in New York coal circles claim anthracite producers consider centralized selling amid demoralization fears. Morgan influence and ties to major rail lines are cited as potential leverage to stabilize or control output, though no definite plans exist and market insiders note misinformation.
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New York
Couch
Oes
J. Pierpont Morgan
Lehigh Valley
Erie
Suequehannha
Western
Delaware and Hudson
Pennsylvania
Isg
Directo Bo Ie Adomertic
Nut Foundation
Yeearerday
Laughable coal consumption figures for New York City
The text mocks coal usage estimates for New York City noting no reliable statistics exist. It questions a 20,000,000 ton annual claim, arguing Greater New York likely uses far less and only a fraction of national production would remain for other areas.
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New York City
Greater New York
New York
McClusky and Jerome Box for Christmas Fight
Boxing card at Music Hall features McCluskey of Philadelphia versus Billy Jerome of Syracuse in a twenty round 128 pound bout. Both fighters boast recent wins and a history of strong showings. Two preliminaries include Kane of Minooka and an unknown West Side challenger.
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Music Hall
McCluskey
Philadelphia
Billy Jerome
Syracuse
Medugkey
McManus
New York
Jerome
Professor Beck
Schuylkill Navy Athletic College
Kane
Minooka
West Side
Lewis Reilly and Davies Open Evenings in December
Busy Shee Btore announces extended hours with evening openings throughout December. Team names Lewis Reilly and Davies lead the store effort to attract shoppers after sunset.
Jameses Death Notice from West Scranton
In West Scranton on December 22, 147 Thomas James died after years of residence at the Marine Court area. The notice records his passing and local details from the community.
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Jameb
West
Scranton
Thomas James
Marines Court
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